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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.60, 1,622.34 and 651.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.60, 1,622.34 and 651.56 is: 899.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.60 : 1,622.34 = 651.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.60/1,622.34 = 651.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.60x = 1,622.34 × 651.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.60x = 1,057,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,051.85/1,175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.16

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